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Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TX-37LXD80A
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-37LXD80A Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English TQB4GC0049-1... - Page 2 Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-37LXD80A Declaration of Conformity No 5324, 23 January 2008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options Basic Connection Camcorder Identifying Controls... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
/ mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to... -
Page 5: Notes
Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
TY-WK32LR2W WARNING! • Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. -
Page 7: Basic Connection
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead... -
Page 8: Identifying Controls
• Switches to teletext mode Subtitles (p. 10) • Displays Subtitles VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 15) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 26) SD Card slot (p. -
Page 9: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■... -
Page 10: Watching Tv
Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC INFO Volume TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Note • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. ■... - Page 11 ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Event Example: 1 TEN Digital Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p.
- Page 12 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect Selection list • To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Change aspect ratio Note • Only “16:9”...
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Page 13: Using Tv Guide
Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). -
Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. INPUT ASPECT EXIT... - Page 15 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby POWER...
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Page 16: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. - Page 17 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Display subtitles Call up STTL subtitles Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi (Press twice)
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Page 18: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN SURROUND OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■... -
Page 19: Viera Link
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 35) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal... -
Page 20: Menu List
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround... - Page 21 ■ Menu list Menu Item DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Analogue Service List Auto Tuning DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Display Off Timer Teletext Shipping Condition System Update Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display Timeout...
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Page 22: Dvb Settings (Dvb)
DVB Settings DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION INFO MUTE TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT (DVB mode) If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu MENU Select “Setup”... - Page 23 • Download new software to TV. For details If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off. Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off” Update System Update Auto Update Search in Standby...
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Page 24: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. -
Page 25: Service List
Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 13) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed. -
Page 26: Tuning Programmes
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT ■... - Page 27 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Set all DVB or Analogue Auto Tuning programmes All digital tuning data will be erased automatically EXIT...
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Page 28: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Restore... -
Page 29: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode p. 14 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT... -
Page 30: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. • You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 39 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN... -
Page 31: Hdmi Functions
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. -
Page 32: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION SD CARD INFO MUTE TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT SD CARD Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) •... - Page 33 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message Cannot read fi le Is SD Card in? No valid fi...
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Page 34: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm
VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 35 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
- Page 36 VIERA Link “ ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
- Page 37 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
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Page 38: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 46). ( M3 stereo mini plug) Headphones ■... - Page 39 To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) Computer (Viewing) (Listening) MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT cable To watch DVDs To listen with speakers DVD player Optical digital audio cable S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in...
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Page 40: Technical Information
Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 CH 5 CH 5A Rating Parental Guidance recommended Updating the software system (DVB mode) Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the service has the update information. •... - Page 41 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. • Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note •...
- Page 42 Technical Information A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
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Page 43: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 44 FAQs Problem Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI • Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder After DVB Auto Tuning only...
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Page 45: Licence
Problem TV takes so long to turn on The programme cannot be changed The programme cannot be selected TV goes into “Standby mode” The remote control does not work Licence • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). •... -
Page 46: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Power Source Average use Standby condition Aspect Ratio Visible screen size Number of pixels Speaker Audio Output Headphones PC signals Receiving Systems / Band name Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions AUDIO L - R VIDEO Input COMPONENT AUDIO L - R VIDEO Input COMPONENT... -
Page 47: Warranty
Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you. - Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number...